Cool, I grew up in Wilkesboro. I am pretty happy with 35's, I debated between 33's and 35's for way too long. With 35's and Slinky's it's a little taller than I planned, but it will come down some as I add armor, Also, I've decided the height is pretty awesome, so I'm good with it. I'm only 1,100 miles or so in after a pretty extensive rebuild, so still dialing things in, but it's actually better than I expected already. Very good ride and manners for the lift and tires. As others have mentioned, it isn't really a problem to run 35's at all, but it's a little more work to get everything what I would consider "right". I did extended brake lines as you mentioned, also did extended and adjustable rear links, extended sway bars, LCP sway bar links, and Delta Panhard bracket. I also regeared the transfer case with Sumo 10% underdrive gears to get the gearing back to near stock, and a Land Tank front double cardan driveshaft. So, yeah, I'm happy, except for my wallet.
Good luck and enjoy it !
Jason